Sports You Should Try This Summer

A brisk walk, a bicycle ride in the country, a dip in the sea, a round of golf, a game of tennis or an aerobics session on the beach will all help to get you in shape while making you feel great. But while you’re in the mood for a summer workout or some sports fun under the sun, why not try something a little different?

If getting trimmed and toned while unleashing your inner rock star is your cup of kombucha, then a drumstick workout is for you.

This involves doing a whole slew of exercises, including squats, lunges and forward bends, plus dance and cardio movements while beating out a rhythm to a soundtrack of suitable tunes ranging from classic rock to hip-hop. The movement of your arms as they pound out the beat using specially weighted drumsticks throws your body slightly off balance, forcing you to squeeze your core muscles to compensate. Tapping your way to peak condition breaks up the monotony of exercise wonderfully.

Many fitness studios have already jumped on the bandwagon of the latest trend: Jump Fitness!

This rousing workout consists of slow and fast jumps on a trampoline, combined with elements of traditional aerobics. More sophisticated routines draw on movements developed for various martial arts. And it all takes place in a great atmosphere with energetic music! This low impact workout exercises all muscle groups while burning off the calories and releasing endorphins. It’s the perfect way to combine fitness with fun while getting in shape for summer!

If you’re a practitioner of yoga who is getting a little blasé and looking for more of a challenge than you get from your regular sessions, then how about trying it on a paddle board?

This variation on the theme of stand-up paddle-boarding is well in keeping with the yoga mindset as it allows a total connection to nature. You have to work harder to maintain balance, and your board will certainly let you know if you don’t get it right. The result is greater focus and a renewed sense of connection to your yoga discipline.

Finally, who needs expensive gym equipment and fitness classes?

Body weight training, in which the resistance to movement is provided by… well, you guessed it… is free and versatile, and can be modified to suit any fitness level. It can be practiced anywhere, at any time that’s convenient, and focusses on your body’s natural pulling and pushing movements to build up up cardiovascular endurance, stability and balance, and reactive and relative muscle strength.

By trying new sports and novel ways of working out throughout the summer, you’ll always keep your fitness regimen fresh and fun.